Controls Engineer

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      "text": "What you'll get to do:",
      "content": "<div>\n\n<li>Develop control system architectures and schematics for new and revised products.</li>\n<li>Design and specify electrical panels, enclosures, wiring harnesses, I/O layouts, and component selection for production and serviceability.</li>\n<li>Create and maintain electrical (AC &amp; DC power, control) schematics, and work with other designers/engineers to release backplane assembly and wire harness drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing work instructions.</li>\n<li>Develop and troubleshoot Carel PLC software for chiller control.</li>\n<li>Ensure control panel and system designs meet UL requirements (e.g. UL60335-2-40) and support UL certification/submission activities; coordinate with testing labs or certifying bodies as needed.</li>\n<li>Perform risk assessments, design reviews, and DFMEA for control systems; implement safety controls and interlocks per applicable standards.</li>\n<li>Support product validation: develop test plans, perform commissioning, debug field issues, and iterate designs for manufacturability and reliability.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with mechanical and manufacturing teams to balance cost, manufacturability, and performance for low-to-mid volume production.</li>\n<li>Provide technical support for customers and field service teams; create troubleshooting guides and training material.</li>\n<li>Work with suppliers and manufacturing to support production ramp-up, product &amp; process development, and cost reduction.</li>\n<li>Create / process Engineering Change Requests (ECR’s) and Orders (ECO’s).</li>\n<li>Troubleshoot field and production issues; provide root-cause analysis and corrective actions.</li>\n<li>Ensure product designs meet applicable regulatory, safety, and quality standards.</li>\n<li>Support project planning, schedule tracking, design reviews, and documentation.</li>\n\n</div>"
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      "content": "\n<li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience.</li>\n<li>5+ years’ experience in controls engineering or related role, focused on product design for low-to-mid volume manufacturing.</li>\n<li>Hands-on PLC programming experience (Carel, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent); HMI/SCADA development experience preferred.</li>\n<li>Working knowledge of UL certification process and UL panel-building requirements (e.g. UL508A).</li>\n<li>Proficient with electrical CAD/schematic tools (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar) and experience producing manufacturing documentation.</li>\n<li>Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, etc.).</li>\n<li>Strong troubleshooting and commissioning skills; experience with on-site commissioning is a plus.</li>\n<li>Demonstrated competence with specifying industrial control components: motor starters, VFDs, contactors, relays, safety devices, and enclosures.</li>\n<li>Clear technical writing skills and experience creating BOMs, wiring diagrams, and build instructions.</li>\n<li>Excellent problem solving, collaboration and communication skills.</li>\n\n<div>Preferred Qualifications</div>\n<div>\n\n<li>Experience with UL submission paperwork and working directly with testing labs.</li>\n<li>Experience with low-to-mid volume manufacturing processes and DFM for electrical assemblies.</li>\n<li>Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and version control.</li>\n<li>Relevant certifications (e.g., Rockwell/Siemens, NFPA 79 knowledge, safety certifications).</li>\n<li>Hands-on prototyping and/or test experience.</li>\n<li>Background in Lean Product Development principles &amp; tools.</li>\n<li>Basic budgeting and cost containment skills.</li>\n<li>Basic understanding of ISO 9000 (or similar quality system) design requirements</li>\n<li>Resilience working in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment with shifting priorities</li>\n\n<div>Physical Requirements</div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</li>\n<li>Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and work with prototype hardware.</li>\n\n</ul></div>\n</div>"
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